You will be part of a multi‐disciplinary team within a person‐centred organisation. Salary: $102,132 plus super, with salary packaging up to $15.9k.
About Us
Join an organisation committed to making a positive difference in the lives of others. As a Vision Australia employee, you're part of a team committed to supporting people who are blind or have low vision to live the life they choose and to strive for their inclusion in all areas of society. Our team of experts work together to tailor the right mix of services, strategies and products so their patients and clients can live life on their terms. From birth to senior years, Vision Australia is there to provide a lifetime of support.
About The Opportunity
As an Orientation & Mobility Specialist, you will, in consultation with the client, utilise knowledge and skills to provide assessment, training, intervention and service co‐ordination to assist in achieving equity and access for people who are blind or have low vision. Orientation and Mobility (O&M) services are provided to clients of all ages, carers and families. In this role you will also:
* Assess the ability of clients to travel safely and confidently within areas of the community they wish to access;
* Advise on and prescribe a range of mobility aids and provide specialist services to meet individual needs;
* Monitor and advise on the use of low‐vision aids as applicable to a mobility program;
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About You
You're passionate about empowering individuals to navigate their world with confidence. To thrive in this role, you'll bring:
* Tertiary qualification in Orientation & Mobility, and current completion of COMS;
* Knowledge and skills in working with children, adults and older adults;
* Experience in providing client support and O&M services in person and/or through other communication mediums;
* Training and intervention strategies for individuals and groups;
Benefits
* Additional leave available via our purchase leave and accrued day off schemes;
* Annual salary review to ensure pay is in line with market rates;
* General service provider and discipline‐specific professional development opportunities;
* A respectful and inclusive workplace where you will be supported;
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive culture and value diversity and all abilities. We highly encourage applications from candidates who are blind or have low vision and from those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
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